tag:,2016:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2016-11-29T14:00:00Ztag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=401779Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiOblivion headlines new backward compatible titles2016-11-29T14:00:00Z2016-11-29T14:00:00Z<p>Want a crazy little piece of trivia? Destructoid launched four days before <em>Oblivion</em> in 2006. Yes, both this site and the game are over 10 years old, which is an incredible feat. Both are still being talked about all these years later and both can now be accessed on an Xbox One (well, Destructoid was always able to, but you get the idea).</p>
<p><em>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</em> headlines a decent list of new backward compatible titles, with <em>Trine 2</em> also being a standout. <em>Medal of Honor: Airborne</em> and <em>Astropop</em> are also on the list, though I doubt most people are going to care about those two. Nonetheless, the effort is appreciated.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/oblivion-headlines-new-backward-compatible-titles-401779.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=349894Nic Rowenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nic+RowenOblivion is ten years old today2016-03-20T19:00:00Z2016-03-20T19:00:00Z<p><span>When I heard that this weekend would mark the tenth anniversary since the launch of <em>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</em>, I thought two things. One, &ldquo;Holy shit, it's been ten years since <em>Oblivion</em> came out?&rdquo; Two, &ldquo;Holy shit, it's only been ten years since <em>Oblivion</em> came out?&rdquo; </span></p>
<p><span><em>Oblivion</em> feels like a game that happened a lifetime ago, but it also feels like something I just played yesterday. I'm sure there is a glib remark someone could make about &ldquo;Hur hur, that's because <em>Fallout 4</em> is just <em>Oblivion</em> with guns&rdquo; but I don't mean it like that. <em>Oblivion</em> was influential. It was impactful. It's a game that has clung to my consciousness for a decade now. For all its many faults, quirks, and speech-wheels, it was a game that changed what I wanted out of an RPG, and I'd like to take a moment to celebrate it.</span></p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/oblivion-is-ten-years-old-today-349894.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=296316Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+Parlock43 minutes of the Oblivion-to-Skyrim port, Skyblivion2015-07-20T03:00:00Z2015-07-20T03:00:00Z<p><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BMjD_vBi9ss" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><i>Skyrim </i>came out four long years ago now. For four years, we&rsquo;ve been striding out into the tundra, exploring new cities, fighting in the civil war, all of which conveniently requiring us to go into yet another crypt full of a metric fucktonne of Draugr.</p>
<p>But since then, a few pretty huge revivals of the older <i>Elder Scrolls </i>games have been in the works. You probably already know about <i><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-mod-that-s-bringing-morrowind-into-skyrim-is-coming-along-nicely-273465.phtml">Skywind</a></i>, which aims to port <i>Morrowind </i>to the newer game&rsquo;s engine, but did you know about its less elegantly named sibling <i>Skyblivion</i>?</p>
<p><i>Skyblivion </i>plans to bring Cyrodiil and the Shivering Isles from <i>Oblivion</i> into <i>Skyrim, </i>alongside as many quests from <i>Oblivion </i>as possible. It&rsquo;s been a long and slow development, but finally we can see it in action again with a pretty damn long gameplay video.</p>
<p>It shows off some areas familiar to <i>Oblivion </i>players such as the Imperial City and Water&rsquo;s Edge, as well as some of those good ol&rsquo; fashioned Ayelied ruins. But mostly it&rsquo;s riding a horse through the countryside like some BBC2 Documentary.</p>
<p>From what I can remember from my time with <i>Oblivion</i>, this looks like an incredibly faithful remake. Nothing seems out of place to me, even if it&rsquo;s pretty unpolished and kind of dead looking. It&rsquo;s being made by <a target="_blank" href="https://tesrenewal.com/forums/skyrim/skyblivion-development/6029">a team of volunteers</a>, and is still a work in progress, so it being a bit janky is to be expected.</p>
<p>If you want to see more of the project, <a target="_blank" href="https://tesrenewal.com/forums/skyrim/skyblivion-development">take a look at their forums</a>. There's also this lovely <a target="_blank" href="https://imgur.com/a/UOQWH">Imgur album</a> of screenshots from it.</p>
<p>Dang it, I need to go and reinstall <i>Oblivion </i>now. That one&rsquo;s always been my favourite <i>Elder Scrolls </i>game.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=253621Joshua Derocherhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joshua+DerocherElder Kings mod brings Tamriel to Crusader Kings II2013-05-13T19:00:00Z2013-05-13T19:00:00Z<p>With the <a href="https://www.moddb.com/mods/elder-kings" target="_blank">Elder Kings mod</a> you can now bring the rich world of <em>The Elder Scrolls </em>into&nbsp;<em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-crusader-kings-ii-221757.phtml">Crusader Kings II</a></em>. Everyone from Argonians, Dunmer, Nords, Falmer, Khajit, Bosmer, and the Empire are here and playable in Paradox Development Studio's grand strategy game.</p>
<p>The mod takes place at the end of the Third Era, which is filled with political and religious turmoil in Tamrial, so there are all kinds of awesome possibilities here. I for one want to take over the world with my Khajit empire. What would you try and do first?</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=243692Jayson Napolitanohttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jayson+NapolitanoThe Elder Scrolls: Headed to a symphony hall near you?2013-01-31T17:45:00Z2013-01-31T17:45:00Z<p>With all the videogame music concerts going around these days, have you ever thought about an entire concert dedicated to <em>The Elder Scrolls</em>? Well, composer Jeremy Soule has that very dream, and has begun a social media campaign to make it happen. He&rsquo;s proposing a concert in New York featuring a &ldquo;world-renowned orchestra,&rdquo; but he&rsquo;s looking for the support of his fans.</p>
<p>He&rsquo;s posted about the possible concert on his <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/mrsoule">personal Facebook page</a> and is asking for "likes" to show Bethesda there's a demand for such a thing. Who knows, we&rsquo;ve seen an entire concert dedicated to <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/five-reasons-to-see-zelda-symphony-of-the-goddesses-232765.phtml">The Legend of Zelda</a></em> touring the country, and soon, the world, for over a year, so why not something as musically awesome as <em>The Elder Scrolls</em>?</p>
<p>When contacted, Soule had the following to say to Destructoid: "In less than 24 hours we filled over half of the concert hall in the number of 'likes' and people are very excited! All I have asked is that people friend the page and 'like' the post about the concert, and so far the response has been great but we need the support of as many <em>TES</em> fans as possible. Because if New York can happen, it could open doors for other cities!"</p>
<p>So, would you attend such a concert if it were to happen? Do you have your favorite picks already lined up as to what you&rsquo;d like to hear performed? All three soundtracks hit iTunes today, so get a refresher and chime in as to what you'd like to hear.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=210837Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreModder brings thatgamecompany's Journey to Oblivion2011-09-07T17:00:00Z2011-09-07T17:00:00Z<p>Last month, someone got <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39983">the crazy idea</a> to put <em>Journey</em>'s protagonist into <em>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</em>. Granted, this isn't that offbeat an idea when you look at the larger modding context for the game -- my Internet license would be revoked if I linked to some of the sketchier stuff -- but somehow, we missed its arrival.</p>
<p><em>Journey </em>developer thatgamecompany <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/#!/thatgamecompany/status/111499872456278016">picked up on it</a>, making today's rather sad videogame news cycle slightly less bleak. Natterforme, the creator of this novel project, has instructions at the first link. Shouldn't be too tough to implement if you have some prior experience with <em>Oblivion </em>mods.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=203243Maurice Tanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Maurice+TanOblivion 5th Anniversary Edition prepares you for Skyrim2011-06-07T20:57:00Z2011-06-07T20:57:00Z<p>If you've never played <i>Oblivion </i>and still want to, but never really got around to picking it up with all the DLC, then here is your chance. <i>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 5th Anniversary Edition</i> is coming to PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 in North America on July 12th, 2011.</p>
<p>The collection includes the <i>Knights of the Nine</i> and <i>Shivering Isles</i> DLC, a Collector's Steelbook littered with Daedric symbols, a "Making of Oblivion" documentary, a full color map of Cyrodiil and the Shivering Isles, and a $10 mail-in rebate offer for <i>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</i> and a strategy guide for <i>Skyrim</i>.</p>
<p>The full collection will be $29.99 and does not contain horse armor. A missed opportunity.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=201933Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreXbox Live sale on Fallout 3, Oblivion add-on content2011-05-24T21:00:00Z2011-05-24T21:00:00Z<p>The current <a target="_blank" href="https://majornelson.com/2011/05/24/dotw-bethesda-blowout/">Deal of the Week</a> on Xbox Live isn't going to make sense for some of you, since Bethesda Softworks likes to come out with Game of the Year editions. That said, it might work if you're a <i>Fallout 3 </i>or <i>Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion </i>player in need of a single add-on. Or armor for your steed.</p>
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<li><a target="_blank" href="https://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Mothership-Zeta/00000000-0000-400c-80cf-001a425307d5?cid=majornelson&amp;partner=majornelson">Mothership Zeta</a> (400 Microsoft Points)</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Broken-Steel/00000000-0000-400c-80cf-000e425307d5?cid=majornelson&amp;partner=majornelson">Broken Steel</a> (400 Microsoft Points)</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Operation-Anchorage/00000000-0000-400c-80cf-0005425307d5?cid=majornelson&amp;partner=majornelson">Operation Anchorage</a> (400 Microsoft Points)</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Horse-Armor-Pack/00000000-0000-400c-80c0-0000425307d1?cid=majornelson&amp;partner=majornelson">Horse Armor</a> (100 Microsoft Points)</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Knights-of-the-Nine/00000000-0000-400c-80c0-000e425307d1?cid=majornelson&amp;partner=majornelson">Knights of the Nine</a> (400 Microsoft Points)</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Shivering-Isles/00000000-0000-400c-80c0-0013425307d1?cid=majornelson&amp;partner=majornelson">Shivering Isles</a> (1200 Microsoft Points)</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://marketplace.xbox.com/Search?query=Vault%20101%20suit">Vault 101 suit</a> (120 Microsoft Points)</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Vault-Boy-Head/00000544-52f0-a223-c440-bdcf425307d5?cid=majornelson&amp;partner=majornelson">Vault Boy head</a> (80 Microsoft Points)</li>
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<p>As always, these discounts only apply to Xbox Live Gold members.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=193537Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleNew Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Screenshots Reveal Squidbear2011-02-08T12:40:00Z2011-02-08T12:40:00Z<div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 8px;">
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<p>Some new <i>Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</i> screens have shown up, and these ones actually show something besides mountains and <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-menus-inspired-by-itunes--192997.phtml">iTunes-inspired menu systems</a>. The French video game site Jeux Video Network uncovered a nice haul of them. Some new, some old. <a href="https://www.jvn.com/jeux/articles/exclusif-les-premieres-images-de-skyrim.html">Go look for yourself</a>.</p>
<p>No, seriously. You need to see these. There's the guy about to fight the Squidbear, as shown above, but also some castles, a fair maiden in a tight-fitting bodice, and what appears to be a friggin' Wampa.</p>
<p>According to my two years of public school French class (IE, how to use online translators) you play as Dovakhin, descendant of the Dragon, and you're awaiting the arrival of Alduin, which -- I might be reading this wrong -- is a kind of pork sausage. Or possibly a dragon.</p>
<p>Anyway, check out these screens, because they're friggin' epic. It would probably be in your best interest to blast some <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pioL1uaGJ4M">Sonata Arctica</a> while looking at them.</p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/new-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-screenshots-reveal-squidbear-193537.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=189446Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterBethesda reveals Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2010-12-11T19:22:00Z2010-12-11T19:22:00Z<p><div style="width: 620px;"><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="https://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" id="gtembed" width="620" height="532"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="movie" value="https://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?mid=708368"/><param name="quality" value="high" /> <embed src="https://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?mid=708368" swLiveConnect="true" name="gtembed" align="middle" allowScriptAccess="sameDomain" allowFullScreen="true" quality="high" pluginspage="https://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="532"></embed> </object></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12px; border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">&nbsp;</span>At the VGAs tonight, Bethesda confirmed that the rumors are true -- there's a new <i>Elder Scrolls</i> in the works. It's called <i>Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</i>, and it's even got a release date -- November 11, 2011.&nbsp;</p>
<p>No information on platforms or gameplay details just yet, but we'll keep you up to date.</p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=188337Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterBethesda quiet on rumored Elder Scrolls sequel2010-11-23T12:30:00Z2010-11-23T12:30:00Z<p>According to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-11-23-rumour-elder-scrolls-5-in-the-works">Eurogamer's source</a>, Bethesda Game Studios is currently working on <i>Elder Scrolls V</i>. The fifth game in the series is reported to be a direct sequel to<i> Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</i>. <br /><br />This anonymous source even mentioned some information about the game's content, dropping phrases like "Dragon Lord" and "The Blades," which could as easily be <i>Oblivion</i> fan fiction as it could be official canon. According to the report, voice acting for the title -- and there's going to be a lot of if, if previous games are any indication -- is being recorded in the coming weeks. <br /><br />Speaking with Eurogamer at QuakeCon earlier in the year, Bethesda's Todd Howard spoke of an unannounced title which he said was "pretty far along" adding that "when you first hear about it to when it's out will be the shortest it's been" for the developer. He also went on to confirm it will appear on existing platforms, and said "you almost feel like you have a new console when you see the game."<br /><br />When we contacted Bethesda for this story, a rep told us exactly what we expected to hear: "We don't comment on rumor and speculation."<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-11-23-rumour-elder-scrolls-5-in-the-works">Rumour: Elder Scrolls 5 in the works</a> [Eurogamer]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=183797Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+Devore50-hour 'Nehrim' mod for Oblivion released in English2010-09-13T14:20:00Z2010-09-13T14:20:00Z<p>Go ahead and begin reinstalling <i>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</i>. Trust me.</p>
<p>Previously available for German audiences only, the total conversion mod <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nehrim.de/startEV.html"><i>Nehrim - At Fate's Edge</i></a> now has an English translation. While this four-year project is clearly an RPG in the same vein as <i>The Elder Scrolls</i>, it is still its own thing; there are no ties to the series.</p>
<p>Perhaps the greatest aspect of open-world games is exploring the worlds themselves, and that's exactly what you'll get out of something like <i>Nehrim</i>. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nehrim.de/dataEV.html">Go here</a> to begin downloading it.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/65540">Massive Oblivion Mod 'Nehrim' English Translation Released</a> [Shacknews]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=164909Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreUbisoft's PC DRM is decidedly anti-soldier2010-02-25T03:00:00Z2010-02-25T03:00:00Z<p>It's a shame everyone doesn't live in a society where flying cars are the norm and affordable Internet is available at literally all possible locations. Perhaps then, Ubisoft's newest <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/mad-as-hell-about-ubisoft-s-drm-try-this-164565.phtml">form of DRM</a> -- which requires persistent online connectivity -- wouldn't be such a kick in the groin.</p>
<p>Oh who am I kidding, of course it'd still be terrible. One of the groups most affected by this nonsense is soldiers. Writing in to Opposable Thumbs, one American soldier who is currently on duty in Iraq shared his experience with DRM.</p>
<p>"Steam is pretty awesome with working with deployed folks to make sure we can access/play our games," he says. "Any kind of game that tries to call home, though, is generally more of a problem than it is worth. Especially ones that try to resolve your IP address with your version/purchase location."</p>
<p>"We all have severe bandwidth caps with the 'government-sponsored Internet,' drops in connectivity, or we have to pay a high price for 'civilian' Internet."</p>
<p>You hear that, Ubisoft? Don't expect much love for <i>Assassin's Creed 2</i> PC from soldiers. The funniest part of this situation is the people writing in to say the company legitimately hates soldiers. A ridiculous notion, sure, but so is the DRM in question.<i> </i></p>
<p><a href="https://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/02/the-victims-of-pc-gaming-drm-one-soldiers-story.ars">The victims of PC gaming DRM: one soldier's story</a> [Ars Technica -- Thanks, Glen]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=153732Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingRead the first few pages of the Elder Scrolls novel2009-11-01T11:00:00Z2009-11-01T11:00:00Z<p>Publisher Random House has teased book fans <a target="_blank" href="https://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780345508010&amp;view=excerpt">with an excerpt</a> from the upcoming <i>Elder Scrolls</i> novel,<i> The Infernal City</i>. If you're undecided on the book, written by Greg Keyes, then perhaps the opening scene will entice you or put you off. Either way, it's there for the reading, so go right ahead.</p>
<p>As a budding fantasy nut and a fan of <i>Oblivion</i>, I think I'll definitely be picking it up. In fact, I'm really tempted to start playing<i> Oblivion </i>again to jog my memory of the game world, even if I <i>do</i> have a tendency to ruin every character build I try and make. In any case, the book is looking somewhat promising, although it's hard to see how much of a yarn it will spin from just a few pages.</p>
<p><i>The Infernal City</i> will be available later this month on November 24.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=151937Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingThe Elder Scrolls: The Infernal City coming November 242009-10-14T07:00:00Z2009-10-14T07:00:00Z<p>Awesome! When it was <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-elder-scrolls-novels-coming-from-publisher-del-ray-130008.phtml">announced</a> that an <i>Elder Scrolls</i> book was coming, I was happy. I quite like me a good fantasy novel, and I love the world of Tamriel. It has now been revealed that <i>The Elder Scrolls: The Infernal City</i> is getting a release date of November 24, with Bethesda informing us that you can pre-order now. </p><p><i>The Infernal City </i>is about an evil floating city that has appeared in Tamriel and is raising the dead to slaughter the living. A young girl called Annaig and the Emperor&rsquo;s son, Prince Attrebus, team up to rescue the land. It's being written by best-selling author Greg Keyes.&nbsp;</p><p>Check out the front cover, which looks rather classy, and let us know if you're buying it. I know I'll definitely be getting this. In fact, Bethesda should totally give it to me so I can review it. Bethesda! Make with the booky books! </p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/the-elder-scrolls-the-infernal-city-coming-november-24-151937.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=144301Brad Nicholsonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brad+NicholsonBethesda not planning an Elder Scrolls V (Update)2009-08-15T02:00:00Z2009-08-15T02:00:00Z<p><i>Elder Scrolls V</i> is not on Bethesda&rsquo;s radar. During a Q&amp;A session at Quake Con &rsquo;09, Bethesda's Todd Howard told a fan that the studio has &ldquo;no current plans&rdquo; for the expected sequel to <i>Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</i>. <br /><br />He didn&rsquo;t add to the statement, but when a clever fan asked about <strike>if Bethesda was planning</strike> an <i>Elder Scrolls</i> MMO Howard said [jokingly], &ldquo;There&rsquo;s always a chance.&rdquo; <br /><br />We&rsquo;ll go out on a limb here and say that the chances of the oft-rumored MMO being real seem pretty good now considering the studio isn&rsquo;t bothering with a traditional follow-up. Still, this is a gut-puncher. We were looking forward to rolling in another single-player <i>Elder Scrolls</i> title.</p><p>[via <a href="https://news.bigdownload.com/2009/08/14/quakecon-2009-todd-howard-keynote-highlights/" target="_blank">Big Download</a>, via <a href="https://kotaku.com/5337865/bethesda-have-no-plans-for-more-elder-scrolls" target="_blank">Kotaku</a>] </p><p>[Update: This is bad information. Read <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/clarification-elder-scrolls-5-not-ruled-out-at-quakecon-144615.phtml" target="_blank">this</a> for clarification.] </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=136565Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthBioShock and Oblivion bundled together in one package2009-06-17T15:00:00Z2009-06-17T15:00:00Z<p>Two high-profile games are being bundled together in one package for Xbox 360 and PC, thanks to 2K Games and Bethesda.</p><p><i>Both Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</i> and <i>BioShock</i> will come together to hit retail shelves starting July 7th. The Xbox 360 version will cost $39.99. The bundle will also be released for PC for an even better price: $29.99. Notice the lack of a PS3 version listing? Bethesda told Destructoid that there will be no PS3 version.</p><p>Here's the word from Bethesda's Pete Hines:</p><blockquote>No PS3. Just PC and 360. Recall that we co-published the PC and 360 versions with 2K, but not the PS3 version. We published that ourselves here and with Ubi in Europe.</blockquote><p>So it's a publishing related thing. Makes sense. Anyway, that's $15-20 a piece for two really fantastic games. I think that most of us already have these titles, but for those that don't, what a bargain! </p><p>I wonder if Big Daddies can wear horse armor now.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=131298Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGameTap partners with Microsoft Games2009-05-07T16:20:00Z2009-05-07T16:20:00Z<p><a href="https://www.gametap.com/" target="_blank">PC gaming service GameTap</a> has just announced a partnership with the folks at Microsoft Games to bring several of their classic PC titles to subscribers of the service.</p><p>U.S. and European subscribers will now have access to several of Microsoft's oldies-but-goodies from PC's yesteryear:</p><ul><li><i>Age of Mythology</i></li><li><i>Age of Empires 2</i></li><li><i>Rise of Nations</i></li><li><i>Freelancer</i></li><li><i>Fable: The Lost Chapters</i></li><li><i>Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries</i></li><li><i>Zoo Tycoon</i> series&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re thrilled to add to the library of great PC games on the new GameTap through this partnership with Microsoft Games,&rdquo; said Pierre Forest, VP of Content. &ldquo;These games have proven to be some of the most played games in our catalogues in Europe, and we expect they will have the same success in the US.&rdquo;</p><p>Any GameTappers out there? Will you get down on these new Microsoft additions? </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=130008Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthThe Elder Scrolls novels coming from publisher Del Ray2009-04-27T14:40:00Z2009-04-27T14:40:00Z<p>Bethesda Softworks' insanely popular game franchise <i>The Elder Scrolls</i> will join the book club. Del Ray (part of the Random House publishing group) will publish two novels based on the world and lore of <i>The Elder Scrolls</i> games, both written by New York Times best-selling author Greg Keys, who also wrote the best-selling New Jedi Order <i>Star Wars</i> novels.</p><p> The first novel, titled <i>The Infernal City</i>, will be published in Fall of 2009. It is set after the most recent <i>Elder Scrolls</i> game, <i>Oblivion</i>, where the people of Tamriel are again facing an uncertain future: </p><blockquote><p>Floating high above the land is a strange and mysterious city that is casting a horrifying shadow &ndash; wherever it falls, people die and rise again as undead. It is up to an unlikely duo &ndash; a seventeen-year-old girl named Annaig and the Emperor&rsquo;s young son, Prince Attrebus &ndash; to rescue the kingdom from doom. Annaig and Attrebus&rsquo; quest will take them through the <i>Elder Scrolls</i> universe and their adventure is sure to add to the series&rsquo; already magnificent mythology.</p></blockquote><p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been big fans of Greg&rsquo;s work for a long time, and we&rsquo;re thrilled he agreed to bring his talents to <i>The Elder Scrolls</i>,&rdquo; said Pete Hines, vice president of public relations and marketing for Bethesda Softworks. &ldquo;We see these books as a natural extension of the franchise and think fans will love the stories and characters Greg has created.&rdquo;</p><p>I'm already sold. Who else looks to get their read on? </p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/the-elder-scrolls-novels-coming-from-publisher-del-ray-130008.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=127079Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+Chester360 Oblivion content half off, 'Horse Armor' more expensive2009-04-01T08:20:00Z2009-04-01T08:20:00Z<p>To celebrate April Fools' Day, Bethesa has announced that for the next week all downloadable content for <i>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</i> is on sale for half price. So that means you can pick up things like &quot;Knights of the Nine&quot; for 400 MS Points or &quot;The Vile Lair&quot; for 75 MS Point.&nbsp; </p><p>But if you want the legendary &quot;Horse Armor&quot; DLC, you're going to have to spread your wallet a little further. In honor of the upcoming third anniversary release of the content (April 3), Bethesda has doubled the price. That's right, now what has become a running joke in the industry as a way <i>not</i> to do DLC will cost you 400 MS Points for the next week. Why? Because it's funny. Oh, and you weren't going to buy it anyhow. (But I wonder how many people actually will?)</p><p>With all of the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/people-still-having-problems-with-fallout-3-the-pitt-dlc-127001.phtml" target="_blank">reported issues</a> with the Fallout 3 &quot;The Pitt&quot; DLC, now might be a good time to revisit Cyrodiil. You can grab the content through your console or the <a href="https://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802425307d1/?gu=66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802425307d1&amp;sb=1&amp;mt=4&amp;p=1&amp;of=3" target="_blank">online Xbox LIVE Marketplace</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=119815Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingBethesda: People still buy Oblivion Horse Armor2009-01-30T19:40:00Z2009-01-30T19:40:00Z<p>As if you needed any <a href="https://www.endsights.com/?p=869" target="_blank">further proof</a> that people are gullible imbeciles who'll buy anything, look no further than Bethesda. The studio recently released its top ten <i>Oblivion</i> downloads and confirmed that it still sells the infamous &quot;Horse Armor&quot; DLC ... daily. </p><p>&quot;To this day, 2 years later. Looking at our Xbox Live reports, every day, tens of thousands of people STILL play <i>Oblivion</i> and they purchase thousands and thousands&nbsp;of downloadable content -- again, every day,&quot; boasts Bethesda <a href="https://bethblog.com/index.php/2009/01/30/top-oblivion-dlc-lifetime/" target="_blank">on its blog</a>. &quot;Yes, even Horse Armor continues to sell daily.&quot; </p><p>The full list according to the developer is as follows:</p><blockquote><ol><li>Wizard's Tower</li><li>Thieves Den</li><li>Mehrune's Razor&nbsp;</li><li>Spell Tomes</li><li>Vile Lair</li><li>The Orrery</li><li>Knights of the Nine</li><li>Shivering Isles</li><li>Horse Armor</li><li>Fighter's Stronghold*</li></ol></blockquote><blockquote>*If we rank by pure downloads and include the free promotions we&rsquo;ve had, Fighter&rsquo;s Stronghold becomes #1.</blockquote>It's somewhat terrifying that, to this day, one of the most useless and pathetic pieces of downloadable content to ever hit a console is still selling every single day. I fully expect Bovine Armor for those two-headed cows to appear in the next <i>Fallout 3 </i>update. <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=117168Tom Fronczakhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Tom+FronczakGame Debate to the Death! K.O.T.O.R. VS The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind2009-01-06T21:50:00Z2009-01-06T21:50:00Z<p><span class="468resize"><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/game-debate-to-the-death-xbox-360-vs-wii-vs-ps3-116381.phtml" target="_blank" title="Mah spoon is too big!">Last week</a> was quite the end of the year blowout debate. I threw my debate traps into the waters, cast out my anchor, and waited for a week to see what kind of things would wash up. A decent amount of fiddler trolls surfaced as expected, but for the most part our usual weekly intelligent debate continued as scheduled. </span></p><p><span class="468resize">It wasn't quite as exciting as the whored out daily Discovery Channel documentaries, but I didn't grow a beard, lose an arm or earn a hundred grand, so I guess things even out. That being said, when I returned to the docks with that week's gains, Nintendo did <i>not</i> look pleased. Anyways, I'm off to bang Diane Lane. Here are the results:</span></p><ul><li><u><b>Best Console:&nbsp;</b></u></li><li>Xbox 360 (79 votes) -- Winner!</li><li>PS3 (53 votes)</li><li>Wii (13 votes)</li></ul><ul><li><u><b>Worst Console:</b></u></li><li>Wii (85 votes) -- Loser!</li><li>PS3 (34 votes)</li><li>Xbox 360 (12 votes)&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The sales don't lie, and Nintendo has plenty to be happy about. However, these numbers don't lie either, and I don't think a &quot;bias community&quot; complaint is enough to write-off these staggering results, so Nintendo also has plenty to be upset about. </p><p>This week we return to the odd debate tournaments that were temporarily <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/game-debate-to-the-death-best-game-of-2008--115821.phtml" target="_blank" title="You guys, I just drank a liter of coffee and I'm shaking. Is that bad?">paused</a> after the end of the Gamecube brackets. We venture into the Xbox round of debates with two games that were both ambitious and more comparable by odd debate standards than usual. The settings were drastically different though, as were their approaches to nonlinear gameplay. What will be the deciding factor for you this week?</p><p><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize">Wh<span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize">ich game do you think is better, and&nbsp;why? Give it some serious thought, get some Xbox friends to share their opinions as well, and check back next week for the winner.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=109554Brad Nicholsonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brad+NicholsonElder Scrolls a 2010 possibility, probably not coming to the Wii2008-10-29T14:19:00Z2008-10-29T14:19:00Z<p>In a conversation with <a href="https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/bethesda-pencils-in-new-elder-scrolls-title-for-2010" target="_blank">gamesindustry.biz</a>, Bethesda publishing executive Paul Oughton said that a new <i>Elder Scrolls</i> title is likely in 2010 and that the company isn&rsquo;t particularly interested in Wii development, despite the fact that the they have plans to work on a few &ldquo;big titles&rdquo; every year. His remark comes on the heels of the release of <i>Fallout 3</i>, a title that will <i>probably</i> bring Bethesda into the videogame world&rsquo;s limelight.<br /><br />From the interview:</p><blockquote>At the moment we've got Fallout 3 for this year and potentially there's a new Elder Scrolls title in 2010. At the moment we're not that interested in the Wii. We're going to stick to PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. We'll continue to pursue three or four titles a year and go for big titles.<br /></blockquote><p>In regards to the Nintendo sentiment, Oughton backed up a bit and said that Nintendo has done a decent job at allowing developers to spit out a plethora of mini-games oriented titles. As for the next <i>Elder Scrolls</i> title, Oughton didn&rsquo;t elaborate. But that doesn&rsquo;t mean a boy can&rsquo;t dream of horse armor, high fantasy, and deeply forested areas all over again, does it? </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=108577Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingMolyneux: Oblivion's a 20,000 page book you'll never finish2008-10-21T10:05:59Z2008-10-21T10:05:59Z<p>Everybody's favorite snuggable game developer Peter Molyneux is once again <a href="https://www.videogaming247.com/2008/10/21/molyneux-oblivion-is-like-20000-page-book-youll-never-finish-it/" target="_blank">speaking his mind</a> while making sure to mention <i>Fable 2</i>. This time, the chatty creator is <a href="https://www.t3.com/feature/interview-peter-molyneux-on-fable-2" target="_blank">talking about</a> Bethesda's <i>Oblivion</i>, comparing its 60-70 hours of gameplay to a 20,000 page book.</p><blockquote><p>&quot;Now for me, as a designer, if I hear &rsquo;sixty or seventy hours&rsquo;, then in my mind that is the equivalent of giving me a book that is twenty thousand pages long. </p><p>And if I said to you, here&rsquo;s a fantastic book, go and read that&hellip; Are you likely to finish a twenty thousand page book? No.</p><p> So in <i>Fable 2</i>, the story lasts thirteen to fourteen hours and by the end of that story what you are like, what you look like and how the world treats you is completely up to you. If you want to be evil or good or kind or cruel, then that&rsquo;s totally up to you. With<i> Oblivion</i> it was basically all about me killing things.&quot;</p></blockquote><p>Peter Molyneux says that &quot;<i>Fable 2</i> rocks,<i> Oblivion</i> sucks cocks&quot; CONFIRMED!</p><p>Actually, Peter did say that<i> Oblivion</i> was a &quot;fantastic achievement,&quot; but it's clear that he doesn't have time for such a huge game. It's a fair point to make, since <i>Oblivion</i>, for all its beauty, could be a little overwhelming at times. That said, I almost completely finished the main game save for a final quest (where I got screwed over by the stupid weight limits) so I would suggest that, if a 20,000 page book is good enough, you'll damn well finish it. </p><p>Just make sure not<i> every </i>book is that long, and we're fine.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=97294Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreSpeedrun: Oblivion beaten in 11 minutes2008-07-29T20:07:00Z2008-07-29T20:07:00Z<div width="468" height="391"><div name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/Cfmdl9-tnSU&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"></div><div name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="https://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" width="468" height="391"><param name="width" value="468" /><param name="height" value="391" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="src" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/Cfmdl9-tnSU&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="468" height="391" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/v/Cfmdl9-tnSU&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"></embed></object></div> <p>How in the ... oh, right. I knew <i>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</i> was a glitchy game, but hot damn, this is<i> insane</i>. </p><p>Almost every speedrun out there involves some sort of exploit in order to shave off precious seconds of game time (or in this case, hours), and the <i>Oblivion</i> speedrun located above is no exception.</p><p>By falling through the map, the speedrunner is able to initiate the game's final quest, completely skipping all of those pesky fetch missions. </p><p>While the video has no sound due to its <a href="https://www.wegame.com/watch/Oblivion_Speedrun_11_19/" target="_blank">creator being cheap</a> and using demo software, it's still one to sit through. </p>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=90284Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingLimbo of the Lost pulled for epic Oblivion theft2008-06-12T06:28:00Z2008-06-12T06:28:00Z<p>Majestic's <i>Limbo of the Lost</i> is a PC game with some balls. Not so much because it pushes boundaries or introduces risky new gameplay elements that we've never seen before, but because it has the brazen brass ones to rip off entire sections of 2006's most popular RPG without any shame whatsoever. </p><p>The theft was discovered by <a href="https://www.gameplasma.com/limbo_of_the_lost_or_oblivion/" target="_blank">GamePlasma</a> (site may be down due to being linked like crazy) who provided comparison shots of <i>Oblivion</i> backgrounds and <i>Limbo</i> backgrounds. The results are absolutely stunning and you can find two of the shots <a href="https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=310683" target="_blank">right here</a>. Aside from the character, hand and compass, everything in the <i>Limbo</i> screenshot is directly lifted from Bethesda's <i>Oblivion</i>, including the exact same portrait hanging on the wall. It's also likely that the game stole from other titles including <i>Diablo 2, Painkiller, Thief, UTK3</i>, <i>Morrowind</i> and even <i>Silent Hill 4</i>. That's pretty amazing.</p><p>If it was just that one hall, maybe <i>Limbo</i> would have gotten away with it. Unlikely, but <i>maybe</i>. However, a whole host of Oblivion scenes have been lifted and stitched into Majestic's version of what could only be called a game development <i>heist</i>. Now that the jig is up, publisher Tri Synergy has <a href="https://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=10890&amp;Itemid=2" target="_blank">ceased distribution</a> of the game, stating it was &quot;just as shocked as everyone else&quot; to find out about the dirty theft. It currently awaits word from the culprits themselves. </p><p>I am not so much shocked about <i>Limbo of the Lost</i> stealing whole scenes from another game, but the idea that Majestic felt it could steal from one of the most well-known games of recent years and even hope to get away with it. Remember, when you need to steal something, steal from below to a lesser game. Never steal <i>upwards</i>, you incompetent boobs!</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=81579Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreThe more you know: What Oblivion looks like while running on CryEngine 22008-04-14T19:58:00Z2008-04-14T19:58:00Z<p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="https://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" id="gtembed" width="550" height="449"><param name="id" value="gtembed" /><param name="width" value="550" /><param name="height" value="449" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="sameDomain" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="src" value="https://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?umid=203274" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" id="gtembed" width="550" height="449" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" allowfullscreen="true" quality="high" src="https://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?umid=203274"></embed></object> </p><p>We all know how unbelievably gorgeous <i>Crysis</i> is, but what if the technology used to power the game was applied to something like, I don't know, <i>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</i>? Would we be able to handle the pure sexiness of it all?</p><p>Find out for yourself by watching the video above or by downloading <a href="https://mapage.noos.fr/apsara/Files/Oblivion_to_Crysis_TOD.zip" target="_blank">this higher-resolution version</a> that'll fetch greater results. It's been a long time since I've played <i>Oblivion</i>, so perhaps I've let my mind create a mental image of how fantastic it looked to me back then and as a result, didn't see a huge difference between the switch to CryEngine 2.</p><p>But after viewing the downloadable video, everything looked leaps and bounds better, not just the foliage like the embed video would have me believe; it also helped that I did a quick Google image search to see how fuzzy my memory really was.</p><p>Above all, this video made me realize how badly I want Bethesda to create a new <i>Elder Scrolls</i> with those kinds of graphics.</p><p>[Thanks Lemon and <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Wexx/oblivion-running-on-crysis-engine-crysis-still-dosen-t-impress-me--81555.phtml" target="_blank">Wexx</a>]</p>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=53432Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthRumor: Oblivion PSP lost in oblivion? 2007-11-10T09:08:43Z2007-11-10T09:08:43Z<p>Say it isn't so! </p><p>A PlayStation Portable version of <i>Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</i> sounded like a great idea right out of the gate, but our hopes were semi-crushed when get heard some <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/rumor-oblivion-psp-cancelled-37392.phtml" target="_blank">worrysome news back in August</a>. At the time, we were hoping that the news pointed toward a delay, but now it looks like they've called off the whole thing. </p><p><a href="https://blog.wired.com/games/2007/11/rumor-oblivion-.html" target="_blank">Wired's Game|Life</a> says that those that preordered at GameStop are getting the dreaded phone call, telling them that the game has been canceled &quot;by the issuing vendor. You can get a full refund of your pre-order or choose another item.&quot;</p><p>The information in this Bethesda <a href="https://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=773751" target="_blank">forum thread</a> echoes the problems we heard about back in August, saying that Climax Studios ran into development problems. </p><p>Nothing has been confirmed yet. Hopefully Bethesda will give it to us straight. &nbsp;</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=53151Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingElder Scrolls MMORPG confirmed! (Update: Un-confirmed by Bethesda!) 2007-11-08T14:52:00Z2007-11-08T14:52:00Z<p>A while ago, Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/rumor-does-elderscrollsonline-com-point-to-an-upcoming-mmo--52704.phtml" target="_blank">was spotted</a> stumbling out of a seedy back alley bar, clutching only a bottle of gin and a domain name -- elderscrollsonline.com. The Internet leapt on this with fervor, eagerly anticipating the news that it could only hope was coming -- an <i>Elder Scrolls</i> MMORPG. Guess what ... <a href="https://mmorpg.qj.net/Pete-Hines-makes-Elder-Scrolls-MMORPG-official/pg/49/aid/107199" target="_blank">the Internet was right</a> about that.</p><p>Bethesda's very own Pete Hines has confirmed that yes, an MMORPG installment of the wildly popular <i>Elder Scrolls</i> series is on the way. In the announcement, Hines also stated that the company had already put $300 million into the project -- that's a fair bit o' gold! Said Hines:</p><blockquote><p><span class="dropShadow"><span><span><span>I don't think that this funding changes our focus in terms of what we are about and are trying to accomplish. The additional resources will allow us to expand our publishing efforts-both our own titles and those of other studios-and to pursue development of more titles, working with internal and external development teams.</span></span></span></span> </p></blockquote><p>So there you have it. <i>Elder Scrolls Online</i> is a go, and I think it's safe to say that <i>World of Warcraft</i> may have its first legitimate challenge to the MMORPG throne, don't you? We'll see what happens in the future, but for now, Hines is saying nothing else. Personally, I am eager as hell to watch this one develop.&nbsp;</p><p>[Thanks Aerox]</p><p>[Update: It seems that the original story which Jim sourced in this article jumped to more than a few conclusions. We just got off of the phone with Bethesda's Manager of PR and Marketing Erin Losi, who wanted to clarify a few things. </p><p>For one, Bethesda has not announced or confirmed that an <i>Elder Scrolls MMO</i> is in the works. As she points out, the $300 million dollars in question was received by Bethesda's parent company, ZeniMax Media. This money will be invested across a &quot;multititude of projects.&quot; </p><p>As for the an <i>Elder Scrolls MMO</i>, Losi told us that no such announcement has been made. Looking at the above quote from the original QJ.net story, it appears that some drastic leaps in logic were made to reach conclusion of a &quot;confirmation.&quot; Regarding the registered Elder Scrolls Online domain, Losi points out that this is standard practice, where Bethesda will snatch up a number of domains related to their licenses. </p><p>We apologize for any confusion we might have caused with this story, and for now, the <i>Elder Scrolls</i> MMO simply doesn't exist. - <i>Nick</i>] </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=52704Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthRumor: Does elderscrollsonline.com point to an upcoming MMO?2007-11-05T12:47:37Z2007-11-05T12:47:37Z<p>It looks like ZeniMax, parent company of Bethesda, has snapped up the URL elderscrollsonline.com. Could this be more evidence towards the rumored upcoming MMO?</p><p><a href="https://www.mcvuk.com/news/28780/Online-registration-points-to-Elder-Scrolls-MMO" target="_blank">MCV</a> reminds us that last month ZeniMax confirmed that a large part of a recent $300 million investment will be spent on the development of an MMO title. Our minds hopefully jumped to the <i>Elder Scrolls</i> games, but there wasn't much to go on.</p><p>Granted, a new URL isn't either, and this <a href="https://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26017536" target="_blank">GameSpot post</a> points to what may just be cybersquatter protection. &nbsp;</p><p> &quot;We are tired of people squatting on domains related to our games or simply not being able to get them if we needed them and decided a while back we'd get these to keep it from happening again,&quot; Bethesda's PR chief Pete Hines told GameSpot. &quot;People are grabbing domains like these and trying to extract money from us for them, or using them for some other purpose.&quot; </p><p>Ah, whatever. We want it, and they know we do. I think it's coming. For now, we'll just blindly check the URL every once in awhile to see what's up. &nbsp;</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=50827Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterBetter late than never: Shivering Isles coming to PS3 by way of retail disc2007-10-24T13:01:00Z2007-10-24T13:01:00Z<p>Xbox 360 and PC owners have known for awhile what PlayStation 3 owners will shortly find out -- <i>Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles</i> is a killer expansion pack. Announced today for the PS3, this standalone disc will be available at retail, and will require gamers to already have a copy of <i>Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</i>.</p><p>Originally released in March of this year for the Xbox 360 and PC (alongside the launch of <i>Oblivion</i> for the PS3), <i>Shivering Isles</i> expands on the game's universe by giving gamers an entirely new realm to explore. Throw in some new enemies, items, and more, and you've got yourself a fine 30 hour gameplay experience.</p><p>No word on firm release date or whether or not this will also be making its way to the PlayStation Network, but where there's money to be made, there's a way. In other words, count on it in the near future. </p><p>Now about that <i>Oblivion</i> for the PlayStation Portable ...<br /> </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=48503Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterFinal Oblivion DLC content, Fighter's Stronghold, to hit PC/360 next week2007-10-10T15:14:00Z2007-10-10T15:14:00Z<p>You have to love Bethesda Softworks -- since releasing <i>Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</i> for the PC and Xbox 360, they've done a great job in supporting the game with downloadable content, and much needed updates. Sure, there was a slight issue in the beginning involving some horse armor, but we'll let that slide (or at least I will, since I wasn't silly enough to buy it). </p><p>Well, it's soon coming to an end, as they have announced that next Monday, October 15, will mark the release of the game's last downloadable content. Entitled &quot;Fighter's Stronghold,&quot; the add-on will give you a fully detailed castle to explore, a secret treasure vault, the ability to hire a vinter and a taxidermist, and more. You can head over to the official <a href="https://www.elderscrolls.com/downloads/updates_plugins_fightersstronghold.html" target="_blank">Elder Scrolls Web site</a> for the full details and related story information.&nbsp;</p><p>But here's the best part -- for one week, this content will be free via <a href="https://www.elderscrolls.com" target="_blank">elderscrolls.com</a> (PC) and Xbox Live. Who is going to argue with free, right? </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=37392Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterRumor: Oblivion PSP cancelled2007-08-02T20:23:00Z2007-08-02T20:23:00Z<p>Word from <a href="https://kotaku.com/gaming/rumor/oblivion-psp-canned-285312.php" target="_blank">Kotaku</a> is rumor that Bethesda Softworks has decided to delay, or even permanently cancel the upcoming PlayStation Portable version of <i>Elder Scrolls: Oblivion</i>. The whispers coming from an unnamed source are that the team working on the game (Climax) have been plagued with production and scheduling problems.&nbsp;</p><p>While the game was originally scheduled for a Spring 2007 release, retailer GameStop is now showing a much later December 2007 ship date. Destructoid contacted Bethesda for comment, and despite one threat and an attempt at blackmail, they ain't talkin' about the PSP game right now. It seems that if anything, all signs are pointing to a delay, not a cancellation, but we'll keep you posted.</p><p>The PSP version of <i>Oblvion </i>is part of the series of mobile games, <i>Elder Scrolls Travels</i>, and was said to be more focused on dungeon-crawling as opposed to wide-open exploration. </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=34691Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterOblivion Game of the Year to include Knights of the Nine, Shivering Isles2007-07-09T11:52:00Z2007-07-09T11:52:00Z<p>Bethesda Softworks have announced today that they will be bringing <i>Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition </i>to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC this Septmber. The game will ship with the full version of <i>Oblivion</i>, along with the <i>Knights of the Nine</i> downloadable content and the <i>Shivering Isles </i>expansion pack. </p><p>This will be the first time 360 owners are seeing <i>Shivering Isles</i> at retail, and PlayStation 3 owners will get their first crack at the demented &quot;Realm of Madness.&quot; There&#39;s been no pricing announced, but a quick call to one local GameStop revealed a $39.99 price point for the PC version, and $49.99 for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 games.&nbsp;</p><p>There isn&#39;t really a funny spin to this story ... sorry to let you guys down. It just is what it is. And what it is, of course, is a pretty sweet deal for the seven people who haven&#39;t played <i>Oblivion</i> yet. </p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/oblivion-game-of-the-year-to-include-knights-of-the-nine-shivering-isles-34691.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=32926Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthJeremy Soule: from 'Evermore' to 'Elder Scrolls'2007-06-13T10:30:00Z2007-06-13T10:30:00Z<p>American video game composer <a href="https://www.jeremysoule.com/index2.html" title="Jeremy Soule">Jeremy Soule</a> is now a huge name in game music, but started out small, fresh out of high school. His first job was to score the Super Nintendo classic <i>Secret of Evermore</i> (remember that?), but his rep has since exploded, and has gone on to score major titles like <i>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Icewind Dale, Neverwinter Nights, Guild Wars, Prey,</i> and many, many more. He has become one of the largest players in the game music industry.<br /> <br /> With this much work going on, he rarely has time to sit for an interview. Game music fans will tell you that words from the composer are few, and the interviews are pretty bare bones and/or stupid. Luckily, Music4Games&#39;s Jayson Napolitano did a kickass job of getting a <a href="https://www.music4games.net/Features_Display.aspx?id=145" title="real interview">real interview</a> out of the guy, moving past the stupid stuff like &#39;what&#39;s your favorite color&#39;, and getting to the real questions.<br /> <br /> Soule talks about his experiences at Squaresoft back in the day, how he changed RTS music (no techno, please), his submission to fansite <a href="https://www.ocremix.org/" title="Overclocked Remix">Overclocked Remix</a>, and how he digs the music of Nobuo Uematsu (<i>Final Fantasy</i>). He also touches on his music downloading service and his future in games and film.<br /> <br /> Head over to <a href="https://www.music4games.net/Features_Display.aspx?id=145" title="Music4Games">Music4Games</a> to read the lenghty/meaty interview. </p><p>[thanks, Jayson!]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=31247David Houghton http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/David+Houghton+UK GAME stores still oblivious; plot thickens2007-04-28T10:09:00Z2007-04-28T10:09:00Z<p>Intrigued by <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/uk-video-game-retail-chain-refuses-to-sell-oblivion-on-ps3-what-update--31227.phtml">Summa&#39;s report</a> on the U.K. and Ireland&#39;s biggest gaming retail chain, <a href="https://www.game.co.uk/default.aspx">GAME</a> , not stocking Friday&#39;s PS3 release of <i>Oblivion</i>, I decided to make a stand for my fellow countrymen and look further into the issue. While probably more likely to be a distribution issue of some sort rather than any of the excitably theorised anti-PS3 campaigns, it&#39;s incredibly strange to say the very least that a chain as big as GAME should have any such problems at all. </p><p>Determined to find an answer to this perplexing situation, I donned a battered trilby and my special detective coat and set out ... </p> <p>
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